Ghana Launches Major Mining Audit to Recover Lost Revenue and Enforce Compliance

Ghana, Africa's top gold producer, has launched its most aggressive mining audit in a decade to recover lost revenue and tighten oversight. The audit will cover major gold miners including Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, and China's Zijin. Mining is key to Ghana's economy, generating $1.68 billion in 2024. The audit will scrutinize production volumes, mineral flows, tax and royalty payments, and environmental compliance.